8135--SAP 10x15 Size Bags

The Department of Veterans Affairs, through its Network 15 Contracting Office, has awarded a contract to Academy Medical Inc. for the supply of AUTOBAG, OEM 2.5 Mil, 10-inch wide by 15-inch long sterile medication bags, valued at $654,293.01, under solicitation 36C77026Q0131. This procurement is exclusively for certified service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses and is structured with a base period from June 15, 2026, to December 15, 2026, and two optional one-year extensions through December 17, 2027. The bags are required for use in the Semi-Automatic Bagger Machine CLAMCO/PAC R3200 at the VA CMOP Lancaster facility in Texas to support the automated fulfillment of prescriptions for Veterans. The product specifications mandate white/silver coex-vented, 2.5 Mil recycled e-commerce mailer material with a 0.25-inch skirt, two 0.25-perf air holes, a 3/16-inch high-integrity side seal, and standard bar corrugated sidelate. Each roll contains 700 bags, packaged in cases of either two or four rolls. Vendors offering alternatives to the Sealed Air AUTOBAG brand must submit at least three cases for testing to prove equivalency in quality and performance, while those bidding on the branded product must provide proof of authorized distribution. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses including 52.212-4 for commercial item terms, 52.217-7 for option quantity increases, and 52.240-91 for security prohibitions, along with VA-specific clauses such as 852.247-73 for domestic packing and 852.232-72 for electronic invoicing. Invoicing must be submitted electronically in arrears upon delivery and acceptance of all items using the System for Award Management for electronic fund transfers. The Government retains the right to inspect, test, and reject nonconforming supplies without penalty, requiring repair or replacement at no additional cost. Buyers must comply with the Buy American Act, anti-trafficking, and procurement integrity statutes, and submit full representations and certifications via SAM.gov, including unique entity identifiers, security disclosures, and affirmations regarding influence and